economy
May 9, 2026
National Poultry Farming Federation forecasts sustained 60% growth in the sector
The president of the National Poultry Farming Federation of Venezuela, Francisco Tagliapietra, expects growth in poultry production
TL;DR
- Fenavi projects a sustained 60% growth in poultry production lines over the next three years.
- Current chicken production is 850,000 tons, with a per capita consumption of 32 kg annually.
- Egg production is stable, with an annual per capita consumption of 168 units.
- The proposed National Poultry Export Council aims to facilitate exports to international markets, including the ABC Islands.
- Achieving export goals requires revising bilateral agreements, such as the one with Colombia, which imposes tariffs on chicken.
- Poultry production is not strictly dependent on soil or climate due to investments in controlled environments and bioclimatized farms.
- 65% of current production is concentrated in the central region, with investments also in Zulia, the Andes, and the East.
- A significant challenge is the deficit in yellow corn, which constitutes 57% of the birds' diet.
- Venezuela requires imports of 1.4 million tons of corn annually to cover the gap between national harvest projections and industry demand.
- Reducing tax burdens and implementing tax refund mechanisms, similar to Colombia's VAT refund, could improve competitiveness and reinvestment capacity.
- The price of eggs and chicken remains the most economical protein option in Venezuela.
- Fenavi is implementing a technical training plan focusing on safety, health, and land management to professionalize the entire supply chain.